Blog entry shows evidence of thorough preparation through reading or reflection. Author speaks as one who has knowledge to share.
Blog Entry shows some evidence of preparation through reading or reflections.
Blog Entry shows little evidence or preparation through reading or reflection
Blog entry shows no evidence of preparation through reading or reflection.
PERSONAL BLOG QUALITY
Blog entry contains substantial information for reader.The entry addresses the focus question(s) completely
Blog entry contains substantial information for reader. The entry addresses the focus question(s).
Blog entry contains minimal information for reader. The entry addresses the focus question(s).
Blog entry contains minimal information for reader. The entry does not address the focus question(s).
PERSONAL REFLECTION
Blog entry conveys extensive evidence of a personal response to the focus question(s); demonstrates the author's growth through reflection on learning.
Blog entry conveys evidence of a personal response to the focus question(s); demonstrates the author is capable of reflecting on learning.
Blog entry conveys little evidence of a personal response to the focus question(s).
Blog entry shows no personal response to the focus question(s).
CLASSMATE REFLECTIONS
Comments to two classmates' blog entries. Reply shows careful thought given to other students' comments and they reply in a manner that promotes conversation. New reply challenges peers to think critically.
Comments to two classmates' blog entries. Reply shows some thought has been given to other students' comments and new reply promotes some conversation
Comments to two classmates' blog entries. Reply shows little thought has been given to students' comments and new reply promotes little conversation.
Comments to classmates' blog entries are not submitted.
ETIQUETTE
Blog entry uses appropriate language, is non-threatening in nature, is truthful, and stays focused on the topic of each question.
Blog entry contains some appropriate language, is mainly non-threatening in nature, is somewhat truthful, and stays focused on the topic for a majority of each reflection.
Blog entry contains some inappropriate language, threatening words, is untruthful, and does not stay focused on the topic of each question.
Blog entry contains a large amount of inappropriate language, threatening words, is untruthful, and does not stay focused on the topic of each question.
Formative Assessment Rubric
CATEGORY
4-Exceeded the Standard(s)
3-Met the Standard(s)
2-Below the Standard(s)
1-Far Below the Standard
Problem Stated
The stated problem described the overall meaning of the problem and all details.
The stated problem described the overall meaning of the problem and most of the details.
The stated problem described some of the problem, but details were missing.
The problem stated is missing or does not describe the overall meaning of the problem.
What Should We Do to Solve the Problem
Student listed all steps necessary to solve the problem.
Student listed most steps necessary to solve the problem.
Student listed some steps necessary to solve the problem, but more are needed to fully solve the problem.
Student listed no or not enough necessary information and/or supplies needed that directly related to the problem.
Problem Solution
The solution effectively solves the problem. It is apparent that the student understands the problem fully and knows how to solve this problem and others like it.
The solution solves the problem. It is apparent that the student understands the problem and how to solve it.
An attempt was made to solve the problem, but it does not do so completely. It is unclear that the student fully understands the problem or how to solve it.
No attempt (or a very weak attempt) was made to solve the problem. It is unclear if the student understands the problem or how to solve it.
Collaboration
Frequently listened, asked questions, contributed to discussion, and completed tasks.
Often listened, asked questions, contributed to discussion, and completed tasks.
Sometimes listened, asked questions, contributed to discussion, and completed tasks.
Seldom listened, asked questions, contributed to discussion, and completed tasks.
Behavior
Frequently stayed on task, did not distract other group members, and was respectful to others.
Often stayed on task, did not distract other group members, and was respectful to others.
Sometimes stayed on task, did not distract other group members, and was respectful to others.
Seldom stayed on task, did not distract other group members, and was respectful to others.
Summative Assessment
Collaborative Work Skills : Capstone Project
CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
Contributions
Routinely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A definite leader who contributes a lot of effort.
Usually provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A strong group member who tries hard!
Sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A satisfactory group member who does what is required.
Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. May refuse to participate.
Quality of Work
Provides work of the highest quality.
Provides high quality work.
Provides work that occasionally needs to be checked/redone by other group members to ensure quality.
Provides work that usually needs to be checked/redone by others to ensure quality.
Time-management
Routinely uses time well throughout the project to ensure things get done on time. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.
Usually uses time well throughout the project, but may have procrastinated on one thing. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.
Tends to procrastinate, but always gets things done by the deadlines. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.
Rarely gets things done by the deadlines AND group has to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's inadequate time management.
Problem-solving
Actively looks for and suggests solutions to problems.
Refines solutions suggested by others.
Does not suggest or refine solutions, but is willing to try out solutions suggested by others.
Does not try to solve problems or help others solve problems. Lets others do the work.
Attitude
Never is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Always has a positive attitude about the task(s).
Rarely is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Often has a positive attitude about the task(s).
Occasionally is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Usually has a positive attitude about the task(s).
Often is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Often has a negative attitude about the task(s).
Preparedness
Brings needed materials to class and is always ready to work.
Almost always brings needed materials to class and is ready to work.
Almost always brings needed materials but sometimes needs to settle down and get to work
Often forgets needed materials or is rarely ready to get to work.
Monitors Group Effectiveness
Routinely monitors the effectiveness of the group, and makes suggestions to make it more effective.
Routinely monitors the effectiveness of the group and works to make the group more effective.
Occasionally monitors the effectiveness of the group and works to make the group more effective.
Rarely monitors the effectiveness of the group and does not work to make it more effective.
Working with Others
Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together.
Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause "waves" in the group.
Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member.
Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.
Kidblog Rubric
evidence of a personal
response to the focus question(s).
comments and they reply in a manner that promotes conversation. New reply challenges peers to think critically.
nature, is somewhat truthful, and stays focused on the topic for a majority of each reflection.
question.
Formative Assessment Rubric
Summative Assessment
Collaborative Work Skills : Capstone Project
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